Thu, Dec 18, 2025·Elkgrove, California·Other

Elk Grove Planning Commission Meeting (Sheldon Park Estates Unit 4 Tentative Map Approval)

Discussion Breakdown

Engineering And Infrastructure65%
Miscellaneous15%
Parks and Recreation8%
Diversity and Inclusion6%
Community Engagement4%
Economic Development2%

Summary

Elk Grove Planning Commission Meeting (Sheldon Park Estates Unit 4 Tentative Map Approval)

The Elk Grove Planning Commission met and was called to order at 6:00 p.m. and adjourned at 6:15 p.m. (approximately 15 minutes). Roll was taken with Commissioner Sandra Pohl, Commissioner Suman Singh, and Vice Chair Oscar Ocon present; Commissioner Verinder Singh and Chair Juan Fernandez were absent. The Commission approved the agenda, took no general public comments, approved prior meeting minutes, and held a public hearing on a rural residential subdivision map extension/re-approval request for Sheldon Park Estates Unit 4.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Non-agenda public comment: None.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved regular meeting minutes for November 20, 2025 (motion and second; approved by voice vote with no opposition stated).

Public Hearing: Item 5.1 — Sheldon Park Estates Unit 4 (Tentative Subdivision Map & Design Review) (PLNG25033)

  • Staff presentation (Antonio Oblog, City of Elk Grove):
    • Proposed tentative subdivision map to subdivide approximately 30.1 acres at the northeast corner of Waterman Road and Sheldon Road.
    • Creation of nine single-unit residential lots with 2 gross-acre minimum lot sizes, plus one remainder lot.
    • Lot sizes stated as ranging from 2.0 to 2.9 acres (gross).
    • Access via a new private road identified as Caspian Summer Place.
    • Project is in a rural residential area zoned AR-2 (minimum 2-acre lots) and would be served by private wells and septic systems.
    • Staff noted nearby infrastructure for context: nearest water lines ~0.5 miles away; nearest sewer line ~1 mile west.
    • The map is part of a larger Sheldon Park Estates subdivision approved by City Council on May 8, 2014, including a rezoning, tentative subdivision map, and adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND).
    • Phases/Units 1–3 had already been recorded; the originally approved map for Unit 4 expired, requiring this new Unit 4 map.
    • Existing environmental and site constraints (e.g., floodplain, wetlands, and giant garter snake easements/setbacks) were stated as carried forward.
    • CEQA: Staff recommended finding no further environmental review required under CEQA Guidelines §15162, relying on the prior MND and stating the current request remains within the previously analyzed scope.
  • Commission questions: One commissioner asked about which conditions were already satisfied through Units 1–3 versus those remaining before Unit 4 final map recordation; staff clarified that Unit 4 still has conditions to be completed prior to recording.
  • Applicant testimony (Brian Wilson, Sheldon Park Estates): Applicant stated the request is an extension/continuation of the previously approved map, concurred with staff, and accepted the recommended conditions.
  • Public testimony: None.
  • Commission deliberation: Commissioners stated support and no concerns.

Key Outcomes

  • Item 5.1 Approved: The Commission adopted a resolution to (1) find no further environmental review required under CEQA Guidelines §15162, and (2) approve the Tentative Subdivision Map and Design Review for subdivision layout for Sheldon Park Estates Unit 4, subject to conditions of approval.
    • Vote: Approved by voice vote with no opposition or abstentions stated (motion by Vice Chair Ocon; seconded by a commissioner).

Director’s Report / Upcoming Items

  • January 1, 2026 Planning Commission meeting canceled.
  • Recent actions reported:
    • City Council (Dec. 10): Approved General Plan Open Space Element and Implementation Work Plan updates.
    • Zoning Administrator (Dec. 15): Approved Marriott SpringHill Suites minor design review.
  • Upcoming Planning Commission (Jan. 15): Trilogy Med Waste (Conditional Use Permit and text amendment).
  • Upcoming Zoning Administrator (Jan. 12): Items mentioned included Skyport Restaurant & Bar outdoor seating (8580 Bradshaw Rd), a map extension, and Cattleman’s Steakhouse repaint.
  • Upcoming City Council (Jan. 14): Sheldon Meadows map and rezone; a future council date was not yet set for the Bartholomew Winery amendment.

Commissioner Comments

  • Commissioners discussed expected absences for January 15, and staff indicated a quorum would still be available.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening. I'll call to order the meeting at 6 p.m. And we'll start with the land acknowledgement. we honor respect and acknowledge the Elgro first inhabitants the plain walk the plain me walks who lived as sovereign caretakers of this land and these waterways since the time and memorial we commemorate and advocate their for their descendants the Wilton Rancheria tribe the only federally recognized tribe in Sacramento County who endure because of the bravery resilience and determination of their ancestors, tribal members, and leaders. I want to ask you to please silence your electronics and your cell phones. And, clerk, can you please read the customary greeting? The Outgrowth Planning Commission welcomes, appreciates, and encourages participation in the meetings. The commission reserves the right to reasonably limit the total time for public comment on any particular notice agenda item as it may deem necessary. If you wish to address the commission during the meeting, please complete a speaker card and give it to the clerk prior to consideration of the agenda item. Thank you. The clerk will now do a roll call. Commissioner Sandra Pohl. Present. Verinder Singh is absent. Suman Singh. Present. Vice Chair Oscar Ocon. Present. Chair Juan Fernandez. Absent. Thank you. I will invite Commissioner Poole to please lead us in the pledge of will. Hand over heart. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with every kingdom of the world. And will you please join us in a moment of silence. Thank you. We need to approve the agendas. Mr. Chair, I move to approve the agenda as presented. Second. Okay. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? Abstentions? Passes. Now I'm going to open the public comment. Members of the audience may comment of any item not on the agenda that is of interest of interest of the public and within the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission cannot take any actions on the non-agenda item raised under the public comment. Into the matter has been specifically included in an agenda as an action item. So I open the public comments. Do we have anybody sign up for that? None. Thank you. We'll close the public comments. And I need a consent of the calendar.